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The secrets that lie beneath the surface of Glasgow

The observatory has revealed data and images hidden up to 199 metres below the city.

The secrets that lie beneath the surface of Glasgow — Discovery: Ancient Cambuslang mussel bands. UK Geoenergy Observatories

Jack Thomson

17th Sep 2020

Pictures providing an “unprecedented look” deep beneath the surface of Glasgow have been unearthed by boreholes.

The city observatory’s specialised equipment has revealed data and images hidden up to 199 metres below the city.

The network of boreholes is watching how warm water moves in abandoned, flooded mine workings under the east end and Rutherglen.

It is part of a project, which will help scientists understand the subsurface better and shed light on how mine water could be used as a renewable energy source for homes and industry.

Findings: Ancient mussel band found 126 metres below surface. <strong>UK Geoenergy Observatories</strong>”/><cite class=cite></cite></div><figcaption aria-hidden=true>Findings: Ancient mussel band found 126 metres below surface. <strong>UK Geoenergy Observatories</strong> <cite class=hidden></cite></figcaption></figure><p>Over the next 15 years, changes in the chemistry and physical and microbiological properties of the environment below the surface will be monitored.</p><p>The latest data includes drilling logs, hydrogeological test data and optical images taken underground.</p><p>Dr Alison Monaghan, science lead for the UK Geoenergy Observatories, Glasgow, said: “The Glasgow Observatory’s boreholes are giving us an unprecedented look into the subsurface.</p><p>“Data from underneath Glasgow can now be used by scientists around the world to close the knowledge gaps we have on mine water heat energy and heat storage.</p><figure class=wp-block-image><div class=relative><img loading=lazy decoding=async src=https://news.stv.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pjimage-11-2.jpg width=1180 height=666 srcset=

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